Former player and idol of Corinthians, Marcelinho Carioca, who once defended Flamengo, makes a controversial statement by insinuating some kind of favoritism for Rubro-Negro
O Flamengo will file a lawsuit for moral damages against the former player Marcelinho Cariocaidol of Corinthians and who already defended Mengão, between 1988 and 1993. On his YouTube channel, the star insinuated that the club from Rio de Janeiro will be favored in the final of the Brazil’s Cup against São Paulomentioning “hidden forces”
Marcelinho attributed the information that Mengão would have backstage support to a friend who could not reveal his name, stating: “São Paulo will have to play against 11, against 12 or against 13”.
Rodrigo Dunshee de Abranchesgeneral vice-president of Flamengo and the legal department, revealed to GE that the club will file a lawsuit for moral damages against the former player, after Marcelinho “tarnishing the club’s image by making serious accusations without any proof”.
“It is necessary to respect the Flamengo institution. A person, whoever he may be, cannot make serious accusations without a minimum of proof. This causes damage to the club’s reputation and image, and he will be sued in court. Disappointment for a former athlete to play such a role”said Rodrigo Dunshee.
In this ocasion, Marcelinho he said: “The environment is not cool, but the hidden forces that immerse in Rio… If you jump in Rio, you shower. But you don’t jump into a river where there are piranhas because they can catch you. The bite is not there, the bite can come here in Morumbi.”
Source: sportbuzz
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